Home-buying activity by investors is picking up. They're targeting affordable housing markets. Real-estate investors are paying premium prices for homes in affordable hot spots across the U.S. As home ...

The residential real-estate industry is seeing greater consolidation. Three years of abysmal home sales have made the residential real-estate industry hungry and territorial. Real-estate agents are ...

With moderate growth and more inventory expected, experts say buyers must be strategic and prepared for a competitive housing market in the new year. To stand out in a competitive market, buyers will ...

The role of the real estate agent has been under the microscope of late as a result of class-action litigation over agent commissions, but the feedback agents want most about their practices comes ...

With over four years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed decisions as ...

Last week we explored escrow and title insurance pricing. Today’s tips are on finding your best buyers’ real estate agent and negotiating the commission. Starting with the buyers’ realty agent, if you ...

A year after a landmark settlement called for a disruption in how real estate agents are paid, people say they still feel forced to pay them excessive commissions. By Debra Kamin When Mike Chambers ...

As home buyers shy away from the housing market, real-estate investors are seizing the opening and ramping up their purchases. In the third quarter of 2025, 30% of single-family homes were bought by ...